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Keeping our own energy systems clear and balanced
is foundational for being at our best physically, men-
tally, emotionally and spiritually. For energy medicine
practitioners, it is essential for being effective in our
healing work with clients. Awareness is key and one
way to be aware of our own energetic state is to do a
self-assessment of our chakras. When we know where
our imbalances lie, we can use techniques on ourselves
to clear and rebalance our energy systems.
Below is a chart for recording the state of your chakras.
You can use it to look for patterns over time or simply
before and after a self-treatment. There are many ways
of assessing your own chakras and you may already
have your own method. For those who dont, we have
included three methods below. Two of these methods
rely on the body to express its inner wisdom.
Ways to assess your chakras:
1. Use a pendulum. Hold your pendulum in one
hand with your other hand below the pendulum,
palm up. Then ask your pendulum to show you
each chakra starting with the crown. Take a mo-
ment with each chakra to note the swing of the
pendulum. If it swings in a clockwise circle and
about 4 in diameter, your chakra is open and
balanced. If it swings in any other pattern or in
a smaller or larger circle, it is compromised and
needs some loving attention. If you dont own a
pendulum, a tea bag with a string or a necklace
with a weighty pendant can do in a pinch.
2. Standing with your feet hip-distance apart and
your knees soft (not locked), start circling your
hips in a clockwise circle. Once your hips are
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loosened up and circling freely, place your hand on
your crown chakra and ask to be shown the spin
of that chakra. Your hips will act like a pendulum
and show you the direction of the spin of your
crown chakra. A clockwise spin of your hips means
your chakra is open and balanced. Any other
direction, whether in a straight line, an elliptical
shape or a counter-clockwise circle, indicates the
chakra is compromised. Note the direction of
the crown chakra. Then continue to each chakra,
finishing with the root chakra.
3. Another way to assess your chakras is to use
muscle testing. Writer Sandy Wright* (watch for
her article in an upcoming issue of Energy Maga-
zine) explains a simple method of muscle test-
ing: standing straight and balanced, lean forward
and tell your body that this is what a yes looks
like. Then lean backwards and tell your body this
is what a no looks like. Stand straight and bal-
anced again; now ask your body to show you a
yes. Wait patiently without thinking about it too
much. Your body should feel pulled in the forward
direction. It is very subtle but noticeable. Once
you feel comfortable using muscle testing, you can
pose the question, Is my crown (or other) chakra
open and balanced? Or conversely, Does my root
chakra need to be balanced?
Record your findings below, then offer yourself some
self-care. There is plenty of space to make notes about
your assessment.
Depending on the energy modality you practice, you
may have your own self-care techniques for clear-
ing your chakras. Here are three techniques from the Heal-
ing Touch perspective to try. To quickly clear compromised
chakras, use either Magnetic Passes/Hands in Motion (HIM) or
Magnetic Passes/Hands Still (HS). To use HIM, hold your palms
facing the chakra but not touching the body. With a gentle
brushing movement, sweep your hands above the chakra with
the intention of clearing it. Continue until you feel an energetic
shift or the process feels complete. To use HS, place your hands
on or above the compromised chakra, holding the intention to
clear and open it. If you have more time, try the full-body tech-
nique Self Chakra Connection to balance and open the entire
body (find it on the Healing Touch Program website - www.
healingtouchprogram.com/content_assets/docs/current/Self-
CC-handout1.pdf).
Recommendation
Before beginning any energy technique, center and ground
yourself. Being centered is being fully present, connected with-
in, focused and open to guidance. To center, take a few deep
breaths and as you exhale, release tension, worry and thoughts.
As you breathe in, receive calm and replenishing energy.
Grounding is feeling connected to the earth and to your own
physical body, being alert and conscious of the present mo-
ment. To ground, you can imagine yourself as a tree with roots
reaching into the earth or just focus on your feet. You can also
use images or affirmations to facilitate being fully present and
in the body.

After you have given yourself an energy treatment, check your

chakras again to see the results of your self-care. If one or more
of your chakras is still compromised, be gentle with yourself. If
you have the time, you can clear it now using the same tech-
nique, another method, or come back to it later. Your body,
mind and spirit will be grateful for whatever energetic care you
offer yourself.

Regular assessment and self-care is helpful to remain clear

and balanced. Our energy fields shift moment by moment in
response to both external and internal factors. For some, daily
assessment may work best. For others, weekly may be more
realistic. Experiment with what works best for you.

*Sandy Wright - www.energycleared.com

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Chakra Self-Assessment Date ____________________

Before Self-Care After Self-Care

Crown
On the Top
of the Head

Brow
Between the Eyebrows

Throat
Center & Base of the
Throat

Heart
at the Heart

Solar Plexus
at the Solar Plexus

Sacral
Lower Abdomen just
below Navel

Root
Base of Spine and
Perineal Floor

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